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Psychotropic Drugs in Dermatology. Part 2: Antipsychotics, Sedative-Hypnotics and Anxiolytics in Dermatology

Ankita Choudhary1, Shiti Bose2, K L Varsha3

  • 1From the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Hindu Rao Hospital, North Delhi Municipal Corporation Medical College, Delhi, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology
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